Monthly Archives: April 2024

Hefty Fines for Distracted Drivers

April 4, 2024 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — When many people think about distracted driving, cell phone use is usually the first thing that comes to mind. However, that is not the only way people are distracted while driving. Distracted driving also includes eating, talking to passengers, adjusting the radio, or adjusting vehicle controls. Indiana took … Read More

Visitor Restrictions Lifted at Community Health Facilities

April 4, 2024 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — Visitor restrictions put into effect during the winter months due to an increase in respiratory illnesses have been lifted at all Community Health Network Hospitals. These include Community Hospital North, Community Hospital East, Community Hospital South and Community Heart and Vascular Hospital in Indianapolis, also Community Howard Regional … Read More

IMPD Foregoes Gunshot Detection System

April 4, 2024 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD Chief Chris Bailey recently announced the department will not proceed with implementing gunshot detection system technology. This comes after IMPD conducted a comprehensive nine week pilot program to test the technology from three different vendors on Indy’s near east side. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding … Read More

Poodle Skirts and Bobby Sox

April 4, 2024 | by Ethel Winslow

The “inventor” of the poodle skirt, Juli Lynne Charlot, passed away at the age of 101 on March 3. According to the story she told about its creation, it was born out of necessity and a lack of sewing skills. She took a big circle of fabric and cut a … Read More

100 Years Ago: April 5-11

April 4, 2024 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, April 6, 1924: The recent organization of the National Screen Players, Inc is expected to bring Indianapolis into the national field of motion picture production. An experimental two-reel comedy was produced recently at the temporary studios, 19 E. Wilkins St, and its acceptance by an … Read More